Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 31 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended Diwali wishes to the people of the state on Thursday.

"Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state on the great festival of Diwali, the victory of righteousness over unrighteousness, truth over falsehood, and light over darkness! May the merciful Lord Shri Ram and Mother Janaki continue to shower their blessings on everyone, this is my wish. Hail Siya Ram!" Adityanath said in a post on X.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister also visited the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya and offered prayers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also greeted the people on Diwali, wishing everyone a healthy, happy, and prosperous life. "Many happy wishes to the countrymen on Deepawali. On this divine festival of lights, I wish everyone a healthy, happy, and prosperous life. May everyone prosper with the blessings of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Shri Ganesha," PM Modi said on X. 

(ANI)